Computer Information Science American River College
Courses

CISC 308: Exploring Computer Environments and the Internet

Units: 1.00
Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 18 hours lecture
Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of microcomputer hardware, software, and computer networking, focusing on operating systems. The fundamentals of the Internet and Internet tools are also introduced.

Section 3: Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • classify various types of computers and how they work
  • distinguish the basic components of a computer
  • evaluate effective procedures for creating and managing folders
  • design custom computer settings utilizing the control panel and other accessories
  • create effective operating system searches to locate files, folders, and data stored within folders using various filenames and wildcards
  • choose the correct commands to capture and print screens
  • evaluate operating system commands required to store, manage, back-up, access, and maintain files stored on various drives and other storage devices
  • create, modify, and delete files using Windows Explorer
  • compare and contrast basic operating system and Internet terminology and concepts
  • design efficient Internet search techniques using search engines and subject directories